SoCalTiger Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I think Maeda is better than Rodriguez right now, 2024. remember 2023 was first year back from Tommy John surgery. Second year back is usually when the pitcher recovers. Which is why Mize might disappoint next year. I am quite happy with this signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalTiger Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, buddha said: A 35 year old average to below average mlb starter with injury problems? what could go wrong? having another arm is good, i guess. i dont expect a full season from maeda or anything special. should be competent. He could get ht with a line drive on his foot...twice !...naw what's the odds of that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalTiger Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 4 hours ago, RatkoVarda said: 3/75M for Sonny Gray; Twins have lost 2 starters in free agency That seems reasonable as well for Gray. So far all pitcher singings have been low or "expected". maybe the TV $$ is suppressing inflationary salaries this year ? Or everyone is focused on Ohtani and Yamamoto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMRivdogs Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) Another OF/1B body. Decent stats in AAA Edited November 28, 2023 by CMRivdogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalTiger Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 A right handed hitting McStinky. Dual chess pieces for Dr. Hinchenstein to piece together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblong Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Man a lot of scrappy white guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinkeroo Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Another utility guy… Jesus wept… Lured me into a false sense of security with the Maeda signing and talk of domo arigato Mr. Yomoto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger337 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 19 minutes ago, oblong said: Man a lot of scrappy white guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1776 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) Saw him play several games with Low A Asheville several years ago when they were a Rockies affiliate. My immediate recall is that he hit well but his glove was an inconsistent. He was at SS then. Another Harris hidden gem just waiting to be discovered. Edited November 28, 2023 by 1776 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMarsh Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 The Clubhouse Manager down in Toledo better stock up on the good laundry detergent cause he's going to be going through alot treating Vilade's unis every game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Filling out the Mud Hens’ roster already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzer1 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Yamamoto: 9 years, 300 million. He's 25 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious D Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Pitchers get hurt and don’t always regain their stuff. I think a 5 year deal is extremely risky. We just got out from under Miggy’s contract—do we want another with more considerable risk? If the going price is 6 or more years for a pitcher, I prefer we pass and try and grow our own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzer1 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 It would not shock me if the Dodgers were to sign both Yamamoto and Ohtani. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger337 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Tenacious D said: Pitchers get hurt and don’t always regain their stuff. I think a 5 year deal is extremely risky. We just got out from under Miggy’s contract—do we want another with more considerable risk? If the going price is 6 or more years for a pitcher, I prefer we pass and try and grow our own. What if they had signed Verlander instead of Cabrera? 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzer1 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, Tiger337 said: What if they had signed Verlander instead of Cabrera? And Scherzer? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edman85 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I will never understand the criticism minor league free agent signings get around here. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger337 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Edman85 said: I will never understand the criticism minor league free agent signings get around here. It's more humor than criticism. I think most people here realize that taking a shot at possible hidden gems is a good thing even if most of them don't amount to much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 37 minutes ago, Edman85 said: I will never understand the criticism minor league free agent signings get around here. 34 minutes ago, Tiger337 said: It's more humor than criticism. I think most people here realize that taking a shot at possible hidden gems is a good thing even if most of them don't amount to much. Maybe I'm looking too much into it, but he's a former 2nd round pick that turns 25 in February. He has some on base chops about him and some versatility. The former is a tenant of the organization. The latter is a helpful asset. Its not earth shattering by any means, but if you're going to look to fill your minor league rosters, might as well do so with the type of player that have some of the skill sets you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermojo Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Build the best 40 man roster you can because we'll probably need them at some point. Look at all the injuries the past two seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasfh Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 I'm coming around to the idea that the Tigers may be done picking up players for their major league roster next year. We were already set at 1B, SS, C, and two outfield slots as of the final day of the season. We've already signed Canha, so that takes care of the third slot out there. We have two guys at the top of the system, Keith and Jung, who have maybe even better than a puncher's chance of coming north out of Lakeland, and could man 2B and 3B, and Harris is on record as not wanting to pick up guys who block our best prospects. So I don't think we sign or trade for either of those positions. Worst case, if both flop in March, we still have Vierling, McKinstry, and Ibanez at minimum to rotate among the two positions. Point being, I don't see us signing an established big leaguer—as though there are a bunch of them out there to choose from, anyway—for either position while telling even one of our two top position prospects to go pound sand for the next year. That leaves the pitching staff. We've already signed Maeda, and I think wey're counting on the three former prospects to win spots in the rotation, and we have Olson and Gipson-Long on deck now, and possibly one or more of Ty Madden and Wilmer Flores killing it in March and earning a spot north. That's eight possibles in-house to start the season with, so I don't see us going out and signing or trading for a league average established pitcher to upset that plan, and I sure don't see us tying up nine years of the future hoping to get the one guy 15 other teams are running hard after as well. So I think we're done with the rotation. The one area we might sign someone for is in the bullpen, which is already considered a strength of ours with Lange, Foley, Vest, and Holton anchoring the back of it. We could pick up a late-inning left-hander as long as they don't require a boatload of years, so I don't see Hader coming here, either. (Not just because of the years, but also because the prima donna don't-pitch-me-except-in-a-save-situation attitude he's known for. We have seen how Harris treats prima donnas.) Someone like a Brad Hand or a Will Smith or even a Matt Moore could make their way here for the next year. But I also wouldn't be surprised to see nothing more happen for the 'pen. (Or the "BP", if you prefer.) Yeah, I know, I'm no fun. I'm simply more interested in what I believe is gonna happen than what I hope against hope might happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMarsh Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Has there been any word on what they are expected to do with Austin Meadows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermojo Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said: Has there been any word on what they are expected to do with Austin Meadows? He was non-tendered and is a free agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatkoVarda Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, chasfh said: I'm coming around to the idea that the Tigers may be done picking up players for their major league roster next year. you're probably right; and there's a decent chance that Vierling, Maton, McKinstry, Ibanez, Kriedler or any of the other guys at Toledo offer the same production as a Whit Merrifield or Ursula. but I will also argue that any one year guy would really not block anyone. there are some good options. Kyle Farmer bats RH and plays good D at three spots; surprised the Twins tendered him a contract; he would have been a good one year guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermojo Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Maeda official. $14 mil in '24 and $10 mil in '25. Welcome to Detroit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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